What do you think they will do Filipe? Take to the streets?
Almost all will look at their screens and say “Gee that sucks!” then some will say “Well, if its against the law I better take up a different hobby”
some will say “Shit I was wasting too much money on this anyway”
some will say “I am going to play down at the casino or reservation on the weekend, no big deal”
and some will decide “The hell with the law” and locate another poker room or casino which will take thier action.
I would guess we will lose about 60% – 70% of the casual gamblers who just enjoyed a game of poker or blackjack online but aren’t willing to “break the law” (Yes we know its technically not against the law for players to play, but that’s not what they are hearing on the TV, Radio and reading in their papers).
Hardcore and problem gamblers will find another way to get thier fix.
I hate to tell you this, but I havent heard ONE person expressing outrage offline about the new law who wasnt involved in our industry. The general public could seemingly care less about any of this and are more interested in who is getting eliminated on “Dancing with the Stars”